Scrubbing Collection (page 4)

Mussel being cleaned with nail brush under running water, close-up

Small potato being scrubbed with a small brush under running water, side view

Girls hands scrubbing a potato under running water, close-up

A scrubbing brush and a cooking brush

Hand scrubbing inside of baby bottle with a bottle brush, close-up

Hands cleaning chanterelle mushroom with pastry brush, close-up

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MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

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MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

Nurse washing her hands F006 / 8900
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

Sea Scouts washing the deck of a boat or ship. 20th century

Emancipated Woman - Husband doing chores
The Handy-man at home An Emancipated Woman reads happily by the fire whilst her sailor husband does his fair share of the household chores by scrubbling the floor. Date: 1915

Armenian Bathhouse - Sulphur Baths. The attendant is wearing a camel hair mitten, which is using to rub the bather all over which cleanses and exfoliates! Date: circa 1910s

Crossword Craze - Distracted housemaid
The Crossword Craze What Lizzie was late with the lunch! A housemaid gets totally distracted trying to finish her crossword and completely forgets to do her cleaning or prepare the midday meal

Scrubbing Kitchen Floor
A housewife kneels down as she scrubs the kitchen floor with a scrubbing brush and an enamel bucket of water. Date: 1940s

Toddler giving dog a bath in the garden

Lady in the Bath - Provocative
A rather saucy card showing a lady in the bath with the tagline: Why don t you come up an see me sometime? Date: circa 1940s

Welsh Miner Washing 1870
A Welsh miner washing off the grime after his days work. Date: circa 1870

Washing, India
Washing. Woman washing clothes by hand. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Emigration. From New to Old England, in the Iman Steamer. Ho
Engraving of the crew on deck in heavy rain scrubbing the decks with brushes

A Visitor to an Emigrant Ship being soaked by Seamen, 1884
Sketch showing sailors scrubbing the decks and an early visitor getting soaked by them, 1884

Scrubbing Lino
Cleaning linoleum with a scrubbing brush, soap and a metal pail of fresh water and lots of elbow grease!

French Naval Washing
French sailors wash the decks of a warship

Child in Zinc Bath 1919
A slightly bewildered child sits in a zinc bath: " The end of a perfect day."

Housemaid Scrubbing 1886
Friday: The housemaid scrubs the staircase

Two men washing an elephant in the river after a working day, Kandy area, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dog Bath under Cold Tap
A little white dog is washed under the cold tap -- hes not very happy about it!

Scrubbing Step
A housemaid scrubs the front step of a London house while the cook goes out to do her early morning marketing

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"They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say it's next to impossible. " In this captivating caption, we witness the timeless act unfold across various settings and eras. A young woman diligently washes clothes at a sink, her hands immersed in soapy water as she strives for spotless perfection. The advert for Calverts Carboli reminds us of the products that aid in our quest for cleanliness. A vintage washing board stands as a testament to the laborious task faced by washerwomen throughout history. Henri Clark's "The Poor Washerwoman" music sheet echoes their struggles and resilience, underscoring the importance of their role. Transporting us back to the 1920s, we glimpse a scene of a determined individual scrubbing a doorstep clean – an image that speaks volumes about pride and dedication. In Gravesend during 1944, young Navy cadets join forces in maintaining shipshape surroundings, embodying discipline and teamwork. Even Boy Scouts take part in upholding tidiness by cleaning street signs in London – teaching valuable lessons about civic responsibility from an early age. The Model Maid-Of-All-Work symbolizes domestic workers who tirelessly ensure every corner sparkles with freshness. British Navy sailors swabbing decks conjure images of maritime life where cleanliness is crucial not only for appearance but also for safety on board. At Salvation Army Shelter on Blackfriars Road in London, individuals find solace amidst challenging circumstances while still valuing hygiene. From past to present, these snapshots remind us that scrubbing transcends time and place; it represents our collective pursuit of orderliness and purity. Whether through personal diligence or communal efforts, each instance reveals how striving for cleanliness connects us all – bridging gaps between generations and fostering unity within diverse communities worldwide.